How To Fix BA267 - Restrict your selection to one archiving session

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Restrict your selection to one archiving session

What causes this issue?

You have selected multiple archiving sessions for processing with a
conversion program. The Archive Development Kit (ADK) can only process
one archiving session each time the conversion program is run.

System Response

The conversion program was not started.

How to fix this error?

Run the conversion program for each archiving session separately.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA267 - Restrict your selection to one archiving session ?

  The SAP error message BA267, which states "Restrict your selection to one archiving session," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to archiving sessions in SAP, but your selection criteria include multiple archiving sessions. This can happen in various contexts, such as when you are trying to delete, display, or manage archiving sessions.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the system's requirement to limit operations to a single archiving session at a time. This is a safeguard to ensure that operations do not interfere with each other and that data integrity is maintained. When you select multiple archiving sessions, the system cannot determine which session you intend to work with, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the BA267 error, you should:
  
  
  Restrict Your Selection: Modify your selection criteria to ensure that only one archiving session is selected. This can usually be done by:
  
  Adjusting the filters or parameters in the selection screen to specify a single session.
  Using specific session identifiers or dates to narrow down the selection.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions: If you are unsure which sessions are active or available, you can check the list of archiving sessions in the relevant transaction (e.g., SARA for archiving administration) and select only one from that list.
  
  
  Review Documentation: If you are unsure about how to select a single session, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific archiving process you are working with.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to archiving include:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SARP: Archive Management
  
  
  Archiving Sessions: Understand the concept of archiving sessions in SAP, which are used to manage the archiving of data for various applications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios related to archiving.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.